Colas Fort Collins , CO 80521
Posted 1 week ago
Subsidiary: Simon
Simon, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout Colorado, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, specializes in aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mix concrete production, asphalt paving, and concrete, bridge, highway, and utility construction. Through strong local ties backed by global resources, we focus on quality and value to deliver the best products and services for our clients. What we do is bigger than construction - it is about connecting communities, building new roads to the future, and keeping the spirit of the pioneers alive and well. To learn more about Simon visit www.simonteam.com/.
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company's value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com.
Simon, and the rest of the Colas USA Family of Companies, is part of the Colas Group, the worldwide leader in transportation infrastructure construction and maintenance. For information on our international network visit www.colas.com.
Job Summary:
Main Responsibilities
Embrace the Company's safety culture, actively support all safety initiatives, and adhere to defined accountabilities implemented by the Safety Steering and Continuous Improvement teams
Support, promote, and practice the Company core values, vision, and mission; follow code of ethics, workplace conduct, safety, and other established policies
Use diagnostic equipment, visual inspection, and other tools to diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs
Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
Operate and inspect machines or heavy equipment to diagnose defects
Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure accurate performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications
Read and understand operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings as necessary in order to accurately operate equipment
Install new ignition systems, change/charge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts
Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and makes adjustments
Clean, lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings
Maintain clean tools and working area
Perform high and low voltage electrical trouble shooting and repairs
Perform other routine duties such as building maintenance, equipment hauling, and equipment operation
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certificate in Diesel Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
ASE Certification preferred
Valid driver's license; required to maintain acceptable driving record
DOT Medical Examiner Certificate and/or ability to obtain required
Commercial Drivers' License (CDL) preferred
Skills:
3 or more years of experience as a diesel/heavy equipment mechanic preferred
Experience performing U.S. DOT vehicle and brake inspections and adjustments preferred
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Basic computer skill, including ability to operate mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) and related applications
Physical Requirements:
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Must maintain and provide basic tooling required for position; specialty tooling provided by the Company
Regularly required to lift and /or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
Regularly required to use hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
Regularly required to communicate (talk and hear)
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Standing/working on feet for long periods (8 hours or more), and walking across uneven terrain
Frequently exposed to loud noise produced by machinery and equipment
Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
Frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and fumes, chemicals, or airborne particles
Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation*: $24-$32 DOE
Benefits: All full-time hourly employees are eligible to participate in Simon benefits as defined in plan documents. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life insurance, supplemental life insurance, 401K with company match, short-term disability, flexible spending plan, and education assistance. Other benefits include eight paid holidays, and access to available company discounts.
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Benefit offerings subject to change.
Application window anticipated to close on 7/24/2024; open until filled.
Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:
Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Collins
Nearest Secondary Market: Loveland
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